The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reported that it has secured the conviction of five officers of lending company All-in 7,000 Lending and Trading Corp. for falsifying documents required for their SEC registration. In a decision dated June 25, Branch 47 of the Metropolitan Trial Court of...
The Department of Energy (DOE) is eyeing to issue an amended Circular that will simplify the award of petroleum service contracts (PSCs) to interested investors in the country’s upstream oil and gas industry. In a draft Circular that was furnished to the relevant industry stakeholders, the energy...
Binibining Pilipinas, the longest-running national pageant in the Philippines, celebrated its 60th anniversary last July 7, 2024 at the Araneta Coliseum. To mark the milestone, the organization gathered its former candidates from past editions and brought them to the stage, staying true to its...
A collective sigh echoed through Metro Manila last week as the iconic Sofitel Spiral closed its doors on July 1, 2024. For many, it wasn't just a buffet; it was a culinary adventure, a celebratory destination, and a cherished tradition. But fear not. In the wake of this void, we've sought out...
Welcoming guests and his most loyal clientele to his home-slash-atelier in Makati, fashion designer Puey Quiñones’ presentation of his holiday 2024 collection was as up close and personal as it gets. Held last June, this intimate showcase offered a unique and exclusive experience for attendees....
After three months, the "Ahunan sa Antipolo 2024," otherwise known as the Antipolo Pilgrimage Season 2024, will officially end on Tuesday, July 9, with various religious activities happening in Antipolo City. The International Shrine of the Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage, otherwise known as the...
The Securities and Exchange has issued a warning to the public that Safe District Enterprise is not authorized to solicit investments from the public. In an advisory, the SEC said its warning is prompted by reports and information it gathered that individuals representing an entity named Safe...
The government raised its budgetary support to state-run firms by 31 percent to P9.7 billion in May, with the bulk of the subsidies intended to support the agriculture sector. Data from the Bureau of the Treasury showed subsidies to government-owned and controlled corporations (GOCCs) in May...
The government’s share of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) income increased by a quarter in May amid the gaming industry’s sustained resurgence. According to data from the Bureau of the Treasury, the gaming regulator and operator remitted P3.27 billion to state coffers in May...
DAVAO CITY – A power shortage may happen in Mindanao in five years if no new power plants are constructed to shore up the grid’s supply to meet the growing requirement for electricity, Rodger Velasco, president of Davao Light and Power Co. (DLPC), said. Velasco said that the power sector in...
President Marcos has lauded government forces in Mindanao for successfully minimizing the threat posed by the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) and other enemies of the state in the province. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Noel Pabalate) Marcos said this during his visit to the headquarters of the...
CEBU CITY – The Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) is ensuring that security measures are in place as delegates for the Palarong Pambansa have started arriving here. POLICE are ensuring security for the Palarong Pambansa in Cebu City. Police Col. Colonel Ireneo Dalogdog, chief of the CCPO, assured...
